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Project to get the netboot feature working on the Naomi arcade system using a Raspberry Pi computer board. Overview of the process, equipment and software required. No links to ROM images will be provided. Netboot Netbooting refers to the loading of an arcade game image over a wired network. The Sega Naomi system made use of game cartridges originally, then lower cost and easier to produce GD-Rom disc’s. The GD-Rom systems are fairly reliable (as with the Dreamcast) but still has a few drawbacks. The drives rely on moving parts that can fail, and a physical copy of the game needs to present in each cabinet.
Towards the end of the Naomi systems life, Sega produced some large multi-player games like Derby Owners Club (made use on 10 Naomi’s). In a “satellite” setup each screen was controlled by a Naomi board, and they all communicated with each other by fiber optic connections. Instead of having to load the game from disc for each machine, the arcade operator could “push” the game out to each Naomi. This was done over a LAN network to a special cartridge module called a Satellite Dimm or NetDimm.
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NetDimm The NetDimm was a replacement for the standard GD-Rom Dimm used to connect the Naomi to a GD-Rom drive. The GD SCSI connection was retained with the addition of the RJ-45 connector. Netboot Requirements To transfer games from a PC, you will need: Item Note Working Sega Noami 1 or 2 arcade system Up to date Bios Japan, or Export Netdimm module Firmware 4.01 or 4.02 Zero Key chip Use Google Transfer software Use Google Game images No help from me. PC or laptop with RJ-45 connector Windows XP or higher.
RJ-45 crossover cable Any length needed Make sure your Naomi has a recent BIOS chip that supports the Netboot. Find them here:,. I use version EPR-21578H for Export.
It boots almost all the games I’ve tried. If your bios is too old it might not recognize the NetDimm. Setup Network On your PC/Laptop, set a static IP (i used 192.168.1.1) for the LAN network adapter. Netmask should automatically set to 255.255.255.0. Next connect the NetDimm and enter Test Mode. Under the network settings, set a static IP Address. Something like 192.168.1.2 will work fine.
Set the same Netmask as the PC 255.255.255.0. Save settings and turn the system off and on again. Transfer Now your network setting are in place you can connect the laptop to the NetDimm and send the game data. In a command windows (cmd) enter the transfer.exe, IP address of NetDimm and the game image then hit Enter. “ c: netboot transfer.exe 192.168.1.2 ggxx.bin” For the above example software and ROM image are located C: in a folder called “netboot” The first thing that happens is that the software transfers the game data to the NetDimm storage.
This can take some time depending on the size of the Rom. When checking has finished, the board will reboot once again and start the game. You can now disconnect the laptop/PC if needed, and enjoy the game. To load another game just start another transfer. The Naomi should reboot and start receiving the new data. So there you go. Guilty Gear XX loaded. Its a good alternative to setting up the GD-Rom system, and handy if you have a PC/Laptop in reach of the arcade cabinet.
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If you don’t want to connect to a PC you can always install a Raspberry Pi to transfer the game image. Thanks for reading, any questions or comments welcome. 8bitplus 2015. Well, I got a 512MB NetDimm with zero key pic off eBay all the way from Portugal, plugged it in and nothing. No sound or video.
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Supposedly it’s 100% ready to go and works properly. They used the picture you have at the top of the page for the listing and it really does look clean and is in great condition.
I have a bios chip 21576H installed in the Naomi 1 machine. I even hooked it up to a monitor but the monitor receives no signal. The MvC2 machine I have uses a 15k monitor so I thought it was that until I plugged it into a PC monitor.
At least I can return it. I was so hoping this would be an easy install. Hello: Thanks for posting this tutorial.
I’m looking to eventually get a Naomi NetDimm off eBay but want to be sure I am doing the right thing. I have a Marvel vs Capcom 2 machine. About 2 years ago I go a bios chip 21576H and installed it into my Naomi 1.
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I had a few questions: 1. Is the standard power supply in a MvC2 with a 29″ monitor enough for the NetDimm to run properly or should it be upgraded?
I ask this because I saw a video saying it should be upgraded if using the CF mod. I’d rather just use the netboot method. Can the NetDimm be flashed over a LAN connection from a PC on the network or can it only be done with a crossover cable connected directly to a PC? If a router is used, does it matter what the IP address that the NetDimm is given. I see people use 192.168.1.2 or something similar but does it matter what subnet or IP the Naomi is on?
If using a LAN is OK, should only a wired network be used? I understand that a wireless can drop the signal so if it did, would this brick the NetDimm or is it recoverable (or any bad flash for that matter)?
Thanks for your response. I look forward to hearing from you. The standard psu will be fine. Mine is the original and worked perfectly for years. Yes the dimm can connect to a router with normal cat5 cables.
Crossover needed if direct to pc/laptop. 3.You can give the netdimm any ip address in your current range. Just pick an ip that nothing else is using. I guess you meant wireless?? That’s fine too. You can go from wireless laptop or over access points if needed.
You can also connect the Naomi to a wireless bridge if needed. If the signal dropped when sending a file nothing bad will happen. The file transfer will just fail, then you send again. You cannot brick the dimm that way. The RAM is just pc ram and not flash ram.
Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any more questions.